30 Minute Black Beans and Lime Rice
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 4
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- cayenne pepper to taste
- juice of 2-3 limes
- 2 cans low sodium organic black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion chopped_
- 2 cups vegetable broth (i use low sodium)
- 2/3 cup organic corn
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pink salt or to taste
- optional: chipotle powder for added flavor and he
- 2 cups uncooked organic brown rice
- fresh organic cilantro
- organic lime wedges
- Carbohydrate 7.6346596875 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.2340978125 g
- Fiber 1.05042185887694 g
- Protein 0.965285625 g
- Saturated Fat 0.03033640625 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (127g)
- Sodium 882.895685732074 mg
- Sugar 6.58423782862306 g
- Trans Fat 0.0919273125 g
- Calories 33 calories
Cooking RiceCook the rice according to the package or rice cooker. Once the rice has fully cooked, squeeze in the juice of 2-3 limes and mix. Cooking BeansMeanwhile, in a large saucepan sauté the diced onion and garlic in 1 Tablespoon broth until it begins to turn translucent. Add more broth as needed. This will take about 5-7 minutes. Once the onion begins to soften, mix in the seasonings and sauté for another minute. Now add the broth, water, beans and corn to the saucepan. Cover and let simmer for 15 min. Taste and adjust seasonings. To ServeAdd 1 cup of lime rice and 1 cup of drained bean mixture to your bowl. For extra flavor, mix in a spoonful or two of broth from the beans. Serve with extra lime wedges, diced avocado, plenty of fresh cilantro, and a side of tortilla chips.
